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Public and Population Health Perspectives for Health Systems Management is a groundbreaking resource designed to provide future health leaders, managers, and practitioners with the tools and strategies they need to revolutionize population health outcomes. Rooted in cutting-edge frameworks like design thinking and systems thinking, this first-edition textbook bridges theory and practice, empowering readers to effectively address complex challenges in public and population health management.

The authors apply a student-centered framework to design thinking with a unique population health focus to engage the next generation of problem solvers who are ready to lead sustainable change and tackle our complex public health problems. Designed to support undergraduate-and graduate-level programs—including master’s and doctoral courses in public health, healthcare administration, and health policy—this book is the definitive guide for preparing readers to lead in diverse and dynamic health environments.

The book is arranged in three key sections:

1. The public-population health perspective: Delve into the foundational methods, tools, and frameworks that define health management, with an emphasis on strategic, systems-oriented solutions.
2. The management perspective: Develop critical leadership skills in areas such as health policy, strategic and business planning, and financial management to navigate and innovate within health systems.
3. The applied perspective: Translate theory into practice with insights into implementation science, data analysis, program evaluation, and health improvement, ensuring sustainable and meaningful impact.

Whether you’re an instructor building tomorrow’s leaders or a student eager to make a difference, this textbook is your essential partner in transforming the future of healthcare systems and population health management.